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TURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 1924,

OUR RENTS LAW.

RENEWAL ALMOST CERTAIN.

'ALLAYING PUBLIC ANXIETY.

“CHINA MAIL'S" SPECIAL INQUIRIES. Great anxiety is being felt among tenants regarding the rents Law which many fear will not be renewed. Accordingly the “China Mail" has much pleasure in announcing that it will almost certainly set afoot yesterday will be renewed, as the following inquiries show.

Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Assistant Colonial Secretary told a "China Mail" representative yesterday morning that in all prob-

ability the law would be renewed. The question, he said, was now in the hands of the Unofficial Members and if they asked for the extension of the law, it was quite possible it would be granted. Mr. Fletcher referred our representative to the Hon. Mr. Pollock giving him authority to repeat the statement.

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CEMENTS" MEETING.

CAPITAL INCREASE

-CONFIRMED.

ME. W. J. CARROLL'S

. PROTEST.

The resolutions increasing the capital of the Green Island Cement Company from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 whose adoption by an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders recently led to the resignation of all of the directors except the Chairman (Mr. R. G. Shewan) were con firmed at a further extraordinary general meeting held this morn Ing.

CASH SWEEP DISPUTE,

LOST RACE TICKET FOUND.

ARBITRATION CASE RECALLED.

Ticket No. 03066 in the Chinesa. Club Hongkong" Derby Sweep of last year is reported to have been found, and a very interesting situation arises in consequence.

It will be remembered that, in June last, Arbitration proceedings: took place between Mr. Chik Soong-ling, of Shanghai, as plaintiff, and Mrs. Violet Chan, of Hongkong, as defendant, as to the rightful ownership of the Chik Soong-ling ticket. Mr. alleged that on the day of the Mr. R. G. Shewan presided and race Mr. Sidney Ng Qafnh there were present: Messrs. Li obtained the ticket from him in Tse-fong, C. F. Mendham and Shanghai under a pretext.. On the C. Å. Roza (Directors), other hand, Mrs. Violet Chan, and (Solicitor), a number of witnesses, declared R. F. Mattingly Allan Keith (Secretary) and that Mrs. Chan bought the ticket at the following shareholders: party in Arbuthnor Road on Messrs. J. P. Braga, J. M. Alves, a certain evening some weeks W. J. Carroll, M. A. Razack, H. before the race, when tickets Ruttonjee, F. M. L., Soares, A. W. in immediate sequence were also da Roza, W. Logan, E. J. de hought (and produced).

Arbuthnot Road household moved Figueiredo, W. J. Hawker, A. Ato a furnished flat in Robinson Alves, Tse Tsan-tai, Tsang Foo Road a few days before the Rare Tong Hok-ting, R. E. Desai, Week; the ticket could not be "THE BEGGAR'S OPERA." A. A. Cordeiro, O. Kitchell, B. found on the day of the race and Basto, C Curreem, Poon I-cho, it was assumed that it was lost in M. A. de Figueiredo, D. J. P. the "move." Lopes, H. N. da Silva, L Tobias,The house in Arbuthnot Road 10. L. Arculli, Lee Ping-seen, Lau has now been reconstructed and-

Mok-lin and Woo Fong.

few days ago the household relia quished the accommodation they had been sharing with friends and removed to their new house on the old site. For lack of room in the flat, many personal effects, smaller

The Hon. Mr. Pollock said he was not yet in a position to make a statement. The Unofficial Members would meet to-morrow afternoon to discuss the subject and on Thursday the Hon. Mr. Pollock said he would make a full statement at the meeting of the He would not say whether or not the Legislative Council. Uficial Members considered the extension of the Law advisable but preferred to wait until he met the Members.

HOUSING PROBLEM.

FORTY YEAR'S LEASE SCHEME.

HELPING THE TENANT.

The Sanitary Board Room was crowded this morning by business men, landlords and well known efficials to discuss the forty

scheme and to hear lease" years Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Assistant Colonial Secretary explain the scheme in detail. Among those

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POLITE "THUGS.

RIVAL BLACKMAIL SOCIETIES.

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FLEECING THE VISITOR.

MAN WHO HAD AN EAR CUT OFF.

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(China Mail Special.)

Sojourners in the Far East have read about, if they have not seen for themselves, the manner in which the average Chinese Submits to being the prey for crooks In the underworld. Still it will surprise a good many people to learn

blackmal! how easily

peacefully- succeeds "against Inclined merchants and-work- people who submit before the nierest threat of harm. Particularly glaring is the evil in Bangkok.

Some time ago the China Mail had occasion to refer to the

imposed On Com extortions

of steamers running pradores between Hongkong and that port Our special article stated that they had to pay on every trip, varying sums to autocrats of the secret societies in return for which they received the protection of their vassals-the protection amounting to

present were the Hon. Mr. Chow colleagues. A hurried glance at this increase of capital but I do quantity of other torn and crumpled been

teen

returned to

our

The Chairman: That cannot be

Mr. Carroll: I oppose this call

Power is certainly to be congratu- The Chairman then proposed of ticket having been waived- the confirmation of the three extraordinary resolutions set out on the notice paper. These were seconded respectively by Messrs.

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Not only are visiting compra- dores fleeced but it seems as if well-to-do Cantonese residents are also victimised. In Bangkok just now is a Chinese, the native pass enger agent of a line of steamers

following the. compradore around the town and sponging t him wherever he went "Ta

Ships returning from Bangkok since China New Year report that the Siamese police have been The late Mr. John Gay, to

The Chairman having proposed

native of late in suppressing the whom an over-zealous Income tax Official is said recently to have the adoption of the report of the

cut-throat wars that have been addressed a return form, might proceedings at the extraordinary

waged between two or more of the congratulated a general meeting held on February

eight or nine principal societies. Funds are needed to carry the well brilliant satire ола not very 7, excellent theme. The Opera's Lon- Mr. W. J. Carroll said: Ijarticles of furniture, euries, etc.. struggles to a successful conclu against this call being were stored in boxes and piled sion, rewards being paid in ratio don fame has certainly preceded am

It inter- into one of the rooms of the flat, to the number of scalps obtained.

where they have temained undis-

It is no secret that compradores it, and curiosity might easily be paid on March 15.

to а large extent set down as the reason for a very feres fine House last night. Mr. R. 8. with our March settlement a turbed since they were placed of tramp ships which put in at Bangkok have, not being aware of there a year ago. Salisbury has made his own adap- very heavy settlement. Person- In unpacking these boxes a few the conditions, given suris away tation presumably to fit the num ally I do not see that this money days ago, the ticket is said to have to be rid of the human pests, only is required at all. I am against been found, torn in pieces, with a to find that in doing so they have bers of his very excellent band of

"claimed" as a member of the copy of the play in.

not see there is any use opposing papers which had been used for one society. Towards the end of play or opera Shou-son, the Hon. Mr. R. H. possession-a Kotewall, and the Hon. Mr. H. P: which dates back to the seven-it because the majority are in packing curios. It is supposed last year, one man who one of favour of it. I would like to pro- that one of the Chinese servants of compradore no longer 'received hundreds, proves that

the household, in need of 'more

*society request from the excisions have not been pose that this call be deferred. Creasy, Director of the P.W.D.

material to make the 'curios secure,

known by the designation of crammed into the box the handiest Kwai Cheong, the colloquial slang Mr. Fletcher said there had very great, and that the piquancy apparently been some misunder of the " plot," and the directness done.

collection of papers she could and for a firearm. Kwai really means standing regarding the details of of certain words and phrases,

have been retained. Last night's being made on March 15 because and Ticket No 03066 was amongst "Devil"and of course relates to the Foreign "Devil" the other the scheme. The Government put performance adds to our apprecia-I think it is inconvenient. If it them.

In their award, the Arbitrators character stands for firearm and is they accepted used in the sense of pertaining to' 'before them a plain business pro- tion of the Quaints ability and is going to be made I think it

versatility. The production was should be made six months hence stated that

the "Foreign Devil" Couched in position designed to increase the faultless as was also the singing or three months hence, after the substantially" the evidence of

most respectful terms, the letter housing accommodation of the all beautifully and clearly done. March settlement. I have spoken Mr. Chik Soong-ling and his wit- nesses, and entirely rejected"

suggested an advance of one the Colony

we to a number of people this morn statements made on behalf of Mrs. particularly for

Ths rippling tunelets-if so

hundred ticals to the society's wat call them-appealed may Chinese tenant and to assure

toing and they consider it should Chan. As to the party at Arbuthnot coffers to help towards victory and ear and M sense of be made after the March settle Road, the Arbitrators (without a hint was thrown our that the tenants of a moderate rental. the The scheme included the provi-old England

sment. The money is not required stating the grounds on which amount could be deducted from sion of domestic accommodation. The satire and its points were now and the Company has over they based their finding) stated: the "subscription" that would be

understanded of the people" and

We find that a party such as dine on his next arrival: As proof houses for the smaller tenant and

this rush?

described by the evidence given of the existence of the campaign," for those with moderate means brought the spontaneous ripple of a million dollars in hand. Why

The Chairman: I am very sorry by and on behalf of the defendant the letter also stated that their The Government could hardly mirth. George Curzon and J. Allen Thild houses at the public expense had onerous parts-particularly if this interferes with the March did take place, but we are unable enemies were the

Ching Fing Wind) and Far Yuen and let them out at uneconomie the former; as had also Ernest

pleasant rogue settlement but Mr. Carroll has to accept the evidence given as to (Pure

These two rents in competition with the Melvin as the private landlord, but it could give Macheath a very fine performance. already been informed that the the sale and purchase (at that party) (Garden) societies. them charge of land which be- Dorothy James was a demure Polly legal point of view is that we can of tickets Nos. 03066 to 03070. We rivals included in their member of a Singapore-Bangkok ship longed to the community for the Peachum; and Olive Turner a not make any change in these relect such evidence as being ship a compradore and a steward Mavis resolutions. They must be either untrue.".

Immediately on the discovery and the recipient was parti benefit of the community, subject vigorous. Lucy Lockit.

uphold to certain conditions which pro- French gave an inimitable charac- | accepted or rejected by this meet of the ticket a claim was made, on cularly requested to

lived the part. R. B. had a dual Mr. W. Logan having second- behalf of Mrs. Chan, for payment the Kwai Cheong's "face" by vided that the user of the land ter sketch of Mrs. Peachum--and ing.

paying up, as the Singapore com- did not get special benefits which role and as the Beggar in one of ed, the Chairman's motion was of the $50,000, odd, the amount of were denied to the those who pur-them, explained. Encores were carried, there being two dissenti- the first prize. This has been paid pradore had 'contributed the same

to Mr. Chik Soong-ling in the amount to his society's funds. chased land or acquired land by readily given. Mr. H. Baynton-ents.

interval,the rule as to production public auction.

Under the scheme, went on Mr. lated on his work of score anange

but in July last, when it was Fletcher, the investor would get ment and his very efficient support

announced that the Chiness Club safe 8 per cent. return at the piano. The opera is to be

intended to hand over the prize, an is money and his capital repeated this evening, and it

representations were made by Mrs. and at doubtless attracf another crowded back on conditions

I. Tobias, E. J. Figueiredo and Chan's solicitors' (Messrs. Geo. K. M. A. Razack and carried.

Hall Brutton & Co.) pointing out the end of the 40 years the pro-House.

that, if the Award were mistaken perty would revert to the Govern- ment. If however, the prosperity

and Mrs. Chan's case proved to be well founded, by the discovery at of the Colony continued the

any time of the ticket, the Club investor would have the oppor-

would find itself in a difficult tunity of a substantial bonus as

position and would do well to a conditional reward of his enter-

secure itself by some form prise.

of indemnity. At ageneral. Hard labour for life and 30 meeting of the Members of the an account of ment gave an area of 50,000 from Hongkong to his title of strokes of the birch was the sen- Chinese Club, square feet at an agreed value the Far East. Hansen's claim is tence passed by Mr. Justice Gom which appeared in the press of the of $4 per foot. This would mean besed on his decisive victory of Pertz to-day upea four of the five 24th July1923, it was resolved, à value of $200,000. Suppose the Ted Synder, champion of Manila Prisoners whose trial upon charges among other resolutions, that a investor spent $200,000 in whom he defeated in two rounds, king out of the piracy of the guarantor, approved by the Club's developing that property the knocking him to the boards seven Chinese steamer "Ka Ngo" pear Committee, was to guarantee the Amoy began at the criminal sessions recipient (Mr Chik Soong-ling). out at times in four minutes of fighting. total value worked

Funds, therefore, are available, Hongkong has a heavyweight yesterday.

After a few minutes' considera- It is understood that proceed- $400,000. If as a result of the enterprise of the investor in the champion and also, it is reported, tion the jury brought in a verdict ings for libel against the plaintiff development of the land, the price two other Imperial heavyweights of guilty against hin five pri- in the Arbitration, which were rose, he could then go to the recently arrived. The two latter soners, including the woman who announced at that time; will now for are stated to be heavier than was charged only with possession be resumed; also that the Chinese Government and it to be put up by, auction at an Callaghan, the Colony's champion of a dagger and possession of eer Club will be called upon: to re- ordinary 75 years optional renew and therefore more in proportion tain stolen property. Sentencing Instate Mr. Sidney Ng Quinn who, her to 6 months imprisonment on some, months ago, was expelled ing clause lease without any to Hansen's weight.

Hansen is 6ft 6in in height and each charge His Honour said that from membership of the Club, restrictive covenant. restore the Government was weighs 207lbs. He is perfectly he took it into account that she following upon the finding of the that the upset price must be made and is a wonderful physical was a married woman with two Arbitrators. * 'land, which in the hypothetical | yet suffered defeat and is a young probably to receive these things for

man of only 20 years has an the benefit of her husband." case made the,

"What is the policy of the upset price exceedingly promising future, be Regarding the other four mate' $400,000. If the lease were sold fore him in the boxing world.

Government in regard to can prisoners the Pine Judge asked for $500,000 the first charge upon

cellation of Memorials of re- Hongkong sportsmen are eagerly the Attorney General (the Hon. Mr. that would be $150,000 leaving a waiting to see him in the ring.. H. Kemp K.C.) whether he was

entry which has taken pizze in balance of $350,000 the profit He is at present in Shanghal, but a entitled to order n flogging and the

consequence of the breach of a from which would be divided be-cable from his manager here, will Attorney General replied that the The sis. Empress of Asia"

Covenant for building before a tween the lessee and the Govern- bring him down to meet any law provided for 24 strokes of the due in Hongkong at 5 p.m. to-day.

certain dute?" He challenger.

birch On the breeches?" His is reported to have been slightly

The resolution "accepting the After giving many figures con- Hansen is anxious to meet the Honour inquires, They seem m-damaged as a result of a collision cerning the tenant whom, he said Hongkong champion in order to ther old for that, be smilingly with the steamer "Kabinga of military lands award will not be would not have to pay a cheap give him an opportunity to make

In tentenking the prisoners as the Ellerman Bucknall Liite: The proceeded with at this meeting. collision occurred near Woosung, rental, but a "moderate rental," his title more complète

The Dane's Shanghat manager indicated, Mr. Justice Gomperts (Shanghai) on Saturday, while the Mr. Fletcher said he might men- tion that a responsible body hav. Capt. "Matty" Smith is a boxer said they had been found guilty of Empress boat was swinging with ing a considerable trust fund at of note. The two men are a striking a serious piratical attack and be the tide. The "Kabinga's" bridge ils disposal was prepared to in- contrast. Smith, the former light could see no way to reduce he was partly carried away, the wire-

champion of the Australiai Air vest these funds in the scheme in Forces is a mers dwarf at the side penalty beyond & life sentence, the certainty that it would get a of his protegee. reasonable return for its money If boxing promoters in Hong Dr. Bents, the Czechoslovakian and that the capital would re- tone could dute Both Hansen Foreign Minister, who is in Los main intact: In a reply to a ques- and Smith to Hongkong to meet dan, had an interview at the Fore Ton, Mr. Fletcher said that the suitable opponents they would sign Office with the Marquis Core not kept by the Government but an exceptional exhibition of the Under-Secretary by the lessee.

Giving an example, Mr. Fletcher said that supposing the Govern-

ment.

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The con-

A CHALLENGE,

WHO WILL MEET KNUTE HANSEN?

Knute Hansen, the giant Dane, so far has received no challenger heavyweight champion boxer of

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who is minus an ear. He is said to have incurred the wrath of a gang of rowdies by being too conscientious in that he always insisted that no cumshaw be given to the beachcombers. To convince him of the error of his ways, they set upon him one morning, stopped his ricsha and then cut his ear off.

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Fifty-eight cases of small-pox were reported last week and 63 deaths from the disease were notified. Five froth cases. wers brought under the notice of the health authorities yesterday."

STOP PRESS.

COUNCIL MERTING..

At Thursday afternoon's micet- ing of the Legislative Council, the Hon. Mr. HE Pollock, KC, will ask the following question:

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